Childrens Residential Support Worker

The Cambian Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Walsall is seeking compassionate Residential Support Workers to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people. The role offers flexible shifts, full-time and part-time contracts, and extensive benefits including a paid induction course and opportunities for progression. No experience is required, just a caring attitude and enthusiasm to help others.

Benefits

224 hours of paid annual leave

Refer a friend payment scheme

Enrolment in work place pension

Paid induction course

Fully paid Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years old due to Ofsted regulations.
• No prior experience needed; enthusiasm is key.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people in a residential setting.
• Engage in flexible shifts including sleep-ins.
• Create a positive environment for children.

Skills

Caring and compassionate

Ability to listen

Calm in situations

Job description

Children’s Residential - Complex Trauma Services

We are the Cambian group, one of the largest independent providers of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everybody has a personal best and we strive to show our young people their potential.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our children’s homes, for Residential Support Workers! We are looking for a caring and compassionate person with the desire to help children and young people, by making a positive difference to their lives.

Essential Information

- We offer full time and part time contracts
- 224 hours of paid annual leave per annum
- You will receive a monthly rota
- This is a 365 day a year job, including Christmas, new year and all the fun holidays but it is even more fun when you celebrate with the children!
- The shifts are flexible and there are sleep ins involved (which are essential). The hours differ depending on which home you are based in
- You MUST be 21 due to Ofsted regulations
- No experience needed

Benefits

- Refer a friend payment scheme
- Enrolled on to a work place pension scheme after three months of employment
- Progression within the company. Support Worker – Team Leader – Deputy Manager
- Over time paid at x1.25
- Fully paid 10-day induction course
- Enhanced DBS, paid for by Cambian Group
- Enrolment on to NVQ level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce after successful completion of six-month probationary period

Although we love experience we care looking for real people to create a family environment for our children. Are you great at being calm in situations? Offering advice? A good listening ear and have the ability to show unconditional positive regard? Then we want to hear from you!